Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

baked in muffin pan

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

154
calories
4.9g
fat
21.1g
carbohydrates
7.6g
protein
55mg
cholesterol
541mg
sodium
Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

Recipe Description

Looking for a new Meatless Monday or lent recipe? These Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups check all of the above boxes and make for a delicious vegetarian all-American comfort food alternative. Made with wholesome and healthy ingredients, they are packed full of plant-based protein and are pretty easy to make, to boot. The recipe yields 12 vegetarian meatloaf cups and allows for 2 cups per serving. 

To make these vegetarian cups, start by sautéing the onions and garlic. Once translucent, add the mushrooms, broccoli, beans, and spices. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool for 15 minutes before adding the eggs and breadcrumbs. Press the mixture into the muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Once baked, remove the muffin pan from the oven and allow the meatloaf cups to rest for several minutes before serving. Enjoy!

To make the Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare muffin pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Sauté onions and garlic

    3 min
    Step 2 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Heat a large pan over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 3 minced cloves garlic and cook until translucent, 3-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add mushrooms and broccoli

    2 min
    Step 3 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Chop 1 ½ heaping cup sliced fresh button mushrooms and 1 heaping cup roughly chopped raw broccoli in a food processor. Add to the pan and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Add beans

    2 min
    Step 4 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Meanwhile, pulse the red beans in the food processor until roughly chopped. Add to the pan and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add peppers and spices

    3 min
    Step 5 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Add 1–2 minced chipotle peppers along with 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves, and black pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.

  6. 6

    Cool

    15 min
    Step 6 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Let cool for 15 minutes before continuing with the recipe.

  7. 7

    Add eggs and breadcrumbs

    2 min
    Step 7 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Add 2 whisked eggs and ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs to the cooled mixture and mix until well combined.

  8. 8

    Fill muffin cups

    2 min
    Step 8 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Scoop ¼ cup of the mixture into each muffin cup and press down with the back of a spoon. Spray the tops with cooking spray.

  9. 9

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 9 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Once baked, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Vegetarian Mushroom “Meatloaf” Cups

    Serve and enjoy!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Quentin Reynolds
November 7, 2024
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Fantastic. Made these with my kids and they loved them. They are so easy to prepare, and we enjoyed them as a family on a rainy Sunday. Will make again.

Yasmine Carter
October 2, 2024
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Superb!

Tina
September 16, 2024
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These Mushroom Meatloaf Cups are totally awesome! Made 'em for my fam on Meatless Monday and they couldn't believe it wasn't real meat. It's crazy simple too, just sauté, mix, and bake. We laughed so much, it made for a fun night. Thanks for this gem!

Jenny Smith
February 25, 2024
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These Mushroom Cups are a hit! My kids loved them and asked for seconds. Super easy to make!

Fiona Smith
November 15, 2023
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These cups are so easy to make, my family loved them on Meatless Monday!

LivelyLiz84
October 26, 2023
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These mushroom meatloaf cups are just brill. I whipped them up for dinner, and my hubby couldn’t believe they were vegetarian. So easy to make, and packed full of flavour. We devoured them with a side of mashed potatoes. Can’t wait to make them again for friends.

Megan
July 3, 2023
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I made these cups for my family on Meatless Monday, and they were a hit! Simple to prepare, and my kids loved them. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Oliver
March 21, 2023
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These cups were a hit at our family dinner! So simple yet delicious.

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